Distilled spirits have been made in Japan for over 600 years, but even today these drinks remain unknown outside the Land of the Rising Sun. Join shochu and awamori ambassadors Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman bi-weekly for a deep dive into Japan's best kept secrets. If you enjoy exploring craft spirits from around the world, but think whisky is the most popular Japanese spirit, you are in for a treat with the Japan Distilled podcast.
Chris and Stephen have done a great job of introducing me to spirits that I didn't even know existed. They come at it with a passion and the experience to back it up. From the various types of shochu, to the legendary black mold dug up from the rubble of bombed Okinawa to make the awamori, these guys show their love of Japanese alcohol on every episode. Also, shout out to Rich Pav for making them sound great with his audio assistance. Go listen!
